With an Apprenticeship, you can earn money while you’re learning and gain recognised qualifications as you work.
As employees, Apprentices earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills. Off the job, usually on a day-release basis, Apprentices receive training to work towards nationally recognised qualifications. Apprenticeships can take between one and four years to complete depending on the level of Apprenticeship, the Apprentices’ ability and the industry sector.
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College Mission
"Delivering Excellence in Learning, Skills and Employability."
Strategic Aims
Aim 1: Deliver Excellence in Teaching & Learning
Aim 2: Put our learners and customers first
Aim 3: Invest in an efficient, sustainable & profitable organisation
Aim 4: Optimise business growth opportunities
If you want to do something worthwhile, where you face new
and challenging situations on a daily basis, then a career in the army or public services could be for you. Jobs in the army and public services are wide ranging, the army alone has more than 200 individual roles.
At Stoke on Trent College our courses are delivered by lecturers with great experience of working and teaching in the forces and public services. They will provide students with cutting edge knowledge delivered in an exciting manner, with the use of the excellent resources and facilities available at Stoke on Trent College. An extensive range of outdoor activities and residential courses are involved to develop teamwork and leadership skills on all courses.
Excellent achievement rates in our courses increases your chances of success.
These introductory courses will give you grounding and a broad understanding in the subject of your choice.
The unique Army Preparation Course is delivered in conjuction with the Army. It includes intense fitness training and classroom tuition on various military related subjects.
These introductory courses will give you grounding and a broad understanding in the subject of your choice.
The Public Services course is designed for students interested in applying to join any uniformed service, such as the Police or Fire Service.
Level 2 offers demanding theory based study, providing you with the necessary skills and knowledge to work or study at a higher level.
Public Services students develop essential skills, fitness levels and knowledge. Visits, outdoor pursuits and events are parts of the course.
This advanced course will provide you with the skills needed for going on to a successful career or higher education.
The Public Services programme includes units with a psychological, legal and fitness background as well as citizenship, teamwork and leadership.
Level 2 offers demanding theory based study, providing you with the necessary skills and knowledge to work or study at a higher level.
The unique Army Preparation course is delivered in conjunction with the Army and prepares you further for Army life through a wide range of activities. It includes intense fitness training with qualified Physical Training instructors and classroom tuition on various military
related subjects.
Level 2 offers demanding theory based study, providing you with the necessary skills and knowledge to work or study at a higher level.
The Youth Work Practice programme is for individuals who wish to work as an assistant youth support worker working with young people primarily aged between 13 and 19, but in some cases 11 to 25. Youth work seeks to promote young peopleís personal and social development and is provided within the local authority or voluntary sector.
This award will provide the 'employability skills' required for you to progress into a career in the uniformed public services. Therefore this will appeal to those who have career aspirations for employment in the Armed Forces, the Police, the Fire, Ambulance, Prison or Probation Services. In addition the award will improve career opportunities in youth offender services and first response teams in social services. This award is designed to provide a progression route to higher education for those of you who have studies level 3 programmes related to public services, where there is no sector specific progression award.
KEY FACTS ABOUT PUBLIC SERVICES & ARMY PREPARATION
Many public service students go on to higher education
Army privates can earn up to £27,000 a year
Average salaries for police officers and firefighters are around £32,000
POPULAR CAREER PROGRESSION:
Army/Navy/RAF
Firefighter
Police Officer
Prison Officer
Youth Worker
Callum Holdcroft
Callum is studying towards a future career in the police force or fire service, and his qualification will help his prospects. He has enjoyed his time at college, finding it to be a positive experience.
Callum says:
“I’ve enjoyed all aspects of college, from my course through to enrichment activities like football. I’d definitely recommend that people come to Stoke on Trent College, I have found it better than school and the lecturers treat you with respect.”
